Don, I believe you are referring to the word " Mahout " or " Mahaut,"
who is a trainer, rider, guide, benefactor and ( long - time )
companion to an elephant !

On Jan 23, 1:56 pm, Don Johnson <[email protected]> wrote:
> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870369920457501734280078...
>
> Forced out of Canada a boy prospers in Australia.  The new land of
> opportunity.  Not only does the land down under benefit from the
> attention his skills on the slopes bring them they also benefit from
> his taxes and jobs.  Reminds me of a certain young Russian dancer back
> in the 70's who defected in Canada on his way to the U.S.
>
> And the rest is history.
>
> -Don
>
> Interesting trivia.  The word Mogul has several meanings.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mogul
>
> One meaning I don't see mentioned here is the title given to the lead
> elephant trainer/rider in an Indian pack train.  I remember my Dad
> telling me about it long, long ago.  Someone that knows more about
> this should consider adding to the wiki definition.  Vam?

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